Year 10 Watford FC Trip

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This term, thirteen Year 10 students have been engaging in sessions with Watford Football Club’s CSE Trust on their Premier League Inspires programme. 

The programme aims to give participants opportunities to build on their understanding of mental wellbeing and where they can turn to for support; identify healthy coping strategies to manage their emotions; and develop key skills such as communication, teamwork, leadership, resilience, and self-belief.

In recognition of all the hard-work and effort the Year 10 students have put into the sessions this term, Year 10 were invited to attend the Premier League Inspires Celebration Event on Thursday 27th of November at Vicarage Road Stadium. The day was filled with workshops from external providers, as well as a behind the scenes tour of the Watford FC stadium.

Miss N Beades
Head of Year 10

Lives Not Knives Workshop – Year 9

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On Monday 24th November, our Year 9 students took part in an impactful Lives Not Knives workshop aimed at reducing knife crime and promoting positive conflict-resolution strategies.

The session encouraged students to reflect on the real-life consequences of their choices and to consider safer, healthier ways of handling challenging situations.

A key part of the workshop involved an immersive VR experience called Virtual_Decisions: KNIVES. Using VR headsets, students were placed in realistic scenarios where they were required to make decisions in the moment—each choice leading to different outcomes. This interactive approach helped learners explore the pressures young people may face, the reasons some choose to carry knives, and the serious, often life-altering consequences that can follow.

Throughout the workshop, students engaged in guided discussions, exploring how to resolve conflict without violence and how to support one another in making safer choices. The experience reinforced the message that every decision matters and that there are always alternatives to carrying a weapon.

The workshop was an important reminder of the power of education, awareness, and open conversation in keeping our young people safe. Year 9 represented the school brilliantly, showing maturity and thoughtfulness as they navigated these challenging topics.

 

Mr M Brooks
Head of Year 9

Festive Feast

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Our annual Festive Feast will be taking place on Wednesday 10th December.

Please see the attached flyer with details of the menu options.

If you would like your child/children to have a Festive lunch on this date, please complete payment on School Gateway by Wednesday 3rd December 2025.

Please note that payments must be made against the separate payment option ‘FESTIVE FEAST – 10/12/2025’ and not against your child’s Lunch Money 25/26 payment.

Please leave your choice of meal in the comment box:

T for Roast Turkey

V for Vegetable Wellington

H for  Halal Chicken

Normal school meals will still be served on that day.

Year 11 Parent/Carers Evening

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Just a reminder that Year 11 parent/carers evening bookings are currently live on Edulink.

Please note that Year 11 parent/carer evening will take place online on Thursday 11th December.

 

Reminder- Occasional Day

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Just a gentle reminder that Townsend will be closed on Friday 28th November due to an occasional day.

Townsend Pantomime- Friday 5th December

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The tickets for Townsend Pantomime are now live on School Gateway!

How to purchase tickets

Tickets are £6 per adult and £4 per child and can only be purchased on School Gateway (please do not send cash to school). On School Gateway, please ensure you calculate the correct amount for the number of adult and child tickets you require. For example, if you require three adult tickets please pay £18 in the adult section, if you require two child tickets please pay £8 in the child section. The numbers are limited to 150 spaces and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. To gain entry upon arrival on the performance night, your name will be checked against our master payment list.

We look forward to seeing you there!

 

Mrs A Surridge
Head of Drama

Christmas/Winter Wreath making event – Monday 1st December 2025

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Further to our previous communication regarding the purchase of tickets for the Christmas Wreath Workshop on Monday 1 December.

Friends of Townsend (PTA) aim to make all events accessible and enjoyable for every member of our school community.

 

Kind regards.
Friends of Townsend (PTA)

Upcoming support groups/activities

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Please see the below support groups and local activities that are taking place.

Townsend is supporting Hands at Work

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One of our new school charities is Hands at Work. A few weeks ago, all students had this work shared with them by three of their supporters.

It is a charity that works alongside remote communities in Africa to establish and run a Care Point, which after a number of years is then run by the local church. Hands at Work is one of the Cathedral’s mission partners, and as a Cathedral school, we are also supporting them for the foreseeable future. Please see attached their latest update from Miswa in Zambia, the community we will be helping to support.

Mrs H Line
Deputy Headteacher

Year 9 Communion Service

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As part of Townsend’s commitment to supporting the spiritual development of our students, we offer a Communion service once every half term in our school chapel.

Participation is optional; however, if you feel this would benefit your child, please encourage them to sign up for Communion with Mr Ofori. This service will take place on Monday 24th November at 2pm and is for Year 9 students only.

Thank you,

Mr F Ofori
Head of Religious Studies

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